Mississippi State Capitol
National Register Of Historic Places · Jackson, Mississippi
The working seat of Mississippi's government, a Beaux-Arts building completed in 1903 to a design by Theodore Link, with a gold-leafed eagle on the dome and an interior of marble, art glass and gilding that is considerably grander than the state's finances at the time would suggest. It was paid for almost entirely out of a settlement of back taxes owed by the Illinois Central Railroad, so it cost the taxpayers next to nothing — and it stands on the site of the old state penitentiary, which was demolished to make room for it.
400 High Street, Jackson, Mississippi, 39201, United States
FREE. Open to the public on WEEKDAYS ONLY, generally 8 AM to 5 PM, and CLOSED AT WEEKENDS and on state holidays. Free guided tours run at set times on weekdays and groups should book ahead. Security screening applies on entry. The legislature sits from January into spring, when the building is busier and access to some areas varies day to day.
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